The 529 College Savings Plan

Few things can keep a parent awake at night like the seemingly daunting task of saving for a child's education. Thankfully, the government has created the single greatest savings opportunity in many years-the 529 College Savings Plan.
In addition to describing the savings vehicle in detail, 529 College Savings Plan also contains:
Two complete appendices with official plan language from the Internal Revenue Code
State-by-state summary of what investment group manages the plan
A complete listing of state-specific terms and rules